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Dailu WE AT HE Ltfiytft and vicinity: Partly cloudy and warm through Thursday with chanct of thunderstorms mainly aftarnoom and vaningt. High near 0. Low Mar 70. (Other Waathar, Pag FINAL INDEX Editorial Page 4 Acadiana Pages School Now Paga 1 Women'. Foaturoa Pagai J9-34 Entartainmant Pagat 42-41 Sports Pagaa 4J-4 Classified Pagat SI Single Copy 10c LAFAYETTE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 1972 59th Year, No.

77 MCGOVERN TO OFFER POST TO KENNEDY Longest Session Tires Delegates I COMVflTMM Many Back Jackson I MIAMI BEACH, Fla (AIM -Jjouisiana de-legates to the Democratic National Con-ertion. left without a candidate when Sen Hubert Humphrey dropped out of the race, remained opposed today to Sen. George McGovern. Delegates leaning to Humphrey during the early stages of the convention indicated Tuesday thev would back Sen. Henry M.

Jackson of Washington, a least on the first ballot. The shift, involving 10 to 12 of the state's 44 votes, came as MIAMI BEACH, Fla f.P -Sen. George McGovern. annum) of the platform he sought and a first ballot victory tonight in the Democratic presi-d-ntinl balloting, considered a list of potential rumine mates today Aides Mid he still nlans a reluctart Sen. Edward Kennedv to join the ticket Weary delegates had barely 12 hours off after the longest ennventio i in the his-torv of either party before tonight's climactic meeting at which McGovern was scheduled to he the first candidate placed into nomination and.

when the balloting took place, the party's nominee Plans To Yield California planned to yield to Connecticut when the states were called for nominations so thai Sen Abraham A. Ribicoff Could nominate the 49-yearold South Dakota senator io head the Democratic ticket this November. Speculation turned immediately to possible running mates after the withdrawal of Sens Hubert H. Humphrey and Edmund S. Muskie on Tuesday assured McGovern's nomination Kennedy was clearly his top choice despite repeated state A cloe personal friend of Kennedy, Sen.

John V. Tunney of California, told reportera after 'king with him by phona that he thinks it highly unlikely Kennedv wnuid rcctpt He added he expects Kennedy to fly here from Hyannis Port, Mass Thursday to appear at the convention with the nominee. Others Lilted McGovern's aides said that others under consideration in- Stories, Pictures, Pages 2, 5, 9, 10, 19, 20, 21,24, 39, 44 elude United Auto Workera President iconard Woodcock: Sens Thomas Eagleton of Missouri and Abraham A. Ribicoff of Connecticut and Florida Gov. Reubin Askew.

The Democratic National Convention, meanwhile, stayed in session until 6:22 a.m. EDT in the longest continuous session in history of either party before shouting its approval of a platform that mirrors McGovern's views in calling for total U.S. withdrawal from Indochina and supporting busing (Continued On Paqt 3. Col. 7) i the convention prepared today WALLACE ACKNOWLEDGES OVATION Gov.

George C. Wallace of Alabama, seated in his wheelchair on the speakers platform at the Democratic National Con vention, to the cheers that greeted his appearance to give his views on the proposed partv platform. (See Story, Page 13 (AP Wirephoto) to nominate a presidential candidate. Gov. Edwin Edwards' sudden departure for home earlier in the day apparently strengthened McGovern's support on the divided Louisiana delegation.

Edwards' alternate. Jesse Taylor of Shrevenort. took over Edwards' seat. Mrs. Taylor, a black, was listed official JUST BEFORE MARCHES Gunmen Kill Three In Northern Ireland ly as uncommitted.

Edwards, as he left town, es- PRECARIOUS PITCH An exhausted service employe at Miami Beach Hall sleeps in his chair by candy stand he manned through Tuesday night's marathon session of the Democratic National Convention as fellow employes made bets on when he would fall from leaning chair. The session ended at 6:22 a.m. before anyone could collect. (AP Wirephoto) tlnMted for newsmen that 24 of the state's votes would go to I McGovern, six to Alabama Gov. George C.

Wallace, (wo to ments he is unavailable. Jackson and two to former (Continued On Page 2. Col. 31 OUTSIDE MCGOVERN'S HOTEL BEJUFAaT, Ireland he forces nearly three centuries, eluded a convov of military- (AP) Gunmen killed ago began peacefully in three looking vehicles manned bv masked and armed members of Archbishop men early today just before cities of the province Belfast, Northern Ireland's Protestants: Londonderry and Portadown. Started their first big marches Almost Carnival of the summer.

Roman Catho- There was almost a carnival lies, who view the parades as (atmosphere as the marchers Agents Seize Two With Guns PLAY TO RESUME Spassky Favored the extremist Protestant group, the Ulster Defense Association. A record number of British troops stood guard along the flowed down the streets, ith 'parade routes, flutes piping! The separate drums provocative, made no attempt to interfere. The parades celebrating a thumping, shooting Considers Changes NEW ORLEANS (AP) -Archbishop Philip M. Hannan cidents occurred before and banners waving. The the MIAMI REACH.

Fla. (AP) Two men were taken into custo Protestant victory over Catho-irade in Belfast, however. dy todav hv Secret Service rades got under way. Automatic fire riddled a 19-year-old Protestant walking with his father in a park in the town of Portadown. An hour later, five masked gunmen believed to be Protestant executioners broke into a home In Belfast and murdered a 15-year-old Catholic.

And the body of a hooded man, shot in the British Financier Stalled In Efforts To Get Money West Germany will make Spassky's 41st move. The Russian wrote it on a slip of paper and handed it to him in a sealed envelope at the adjournment. The two competitors, their seconds and chess enthusiasts of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans says a study is underway on whether to allow some Catholics who are divorced and remarried to receive the sacraments. He said the archdiocese "is awaiting the decision of the U. Michigan license plates.

The weapons weie taken from their vehicle when authorities searched it. a man who identified hiimelf as an FBI agent said. Inside the car were several scraps of note paper and printed literature dealing with black nationalism. At least one of the two men was found inside the hotel. It was not immediately clear whether the second man was first seized inside or outside of the building.

Their names were not imme diately available. agents and the FBI outside Sen. George McGovern's hotel. Two pistols were taken from their car In Jeans Both men were black, and wore jeans. They were taken into custody shortly after McGovern concluded a meeting on the 17th floor in the penthouse suite of the Doral Beach Hotel with six Democratic gov ernors.

The men apparently arrived in a small sports car with LONDON (AP) British fin- comment. but stressed: "The REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) Defending champion Boris Spassky was favored by the experts to beat American challenger Bobby Fischer in the opening game of the world chess match when play resumes this afternoon. The opener of the richest chess competition in history adjourned Tuesday night after 4 hours and 34 minutes of play and 40 moves by each player. The game was to resume at 5 p.m. 1 m.

EDT. 41st Move Referee Lothar Schmid of head, was found in Belfast, ap ancier James biater has been offer was made subject to Bank parently another victim of the I S. Bishops' Pastoral Research stanect in nis etions to get tne prize money he put up for the of England approval." A bank spokesman said Sla- Related Story On Page 8 world chess championship be and Boris iter na(1 app'le" for permission tween Bobbv ischer assassins who have terrorized the city for weeks. Troops Ordered Meanwhile, the British government ordered 32.000 troops, police and militiamen into the streets of 18 cities and towns to keep the warring religious factions apart today while 100.000 and Practices Committee, whieh is studying the matter." A decision by the committee is expected soon, he said. 'Greater Force' The archbishop said in addition, officials in the archdiocese are studying the "implications of recent guidelines in judging to get the money to the players but declined to say whether bank approval would be forthcoming.

He stressed: "Whichever way Spassky in Iceland. Under Britain's foreign exchange control regulations, he cannot get the money out of the country until the Bank of Eng to! he turns, Mr. Slater has to jcome to us." land savs so. It amounts $120,000. Onebane Heads USL Foundation Same Basis Protestants of the Orange Or der paraded.

marriage cases which will give greater force to the opinions of throughout the world spent part of the overnight break analyzing possibilities for the 11 pieces remaining on the grecn-and-white chessboard in Reykjavik's sports hall: king and five pawns for Fischer; king, bishop ami three pawns and a bishop for Spassky. Tries To Seize The match had appeared headed for a draw until Fischer tried to seize the initiative on his 29th move. The lanky Brooklyn, N.Y., Divided on the same basis as priests acquainted with the He cannot transfer the money! from his worldwide banking and investment empire to for-1 eigners or open bank accounts for either Fischer or Spasskv in i the official purse, the victor of the chess match of the century in Reykjavik would get about $75,000 from Slater's prize, the other $45,000 would go to the loser. Slater, 43, put up the money Britain witnout tne DanK approval. S720 Most The most he can do is pay $720 a year.

That's the max- mentality and character of petitions who were involved in a second marriage." The church official was questioned on the marriage subject, following recent action by Bishop Robert Tracy of Baton Rouge to ailow such permission to be given to remarried Catholics in his oiocese. Approval Hoped The Rev. Joseph Mullin. to get Fischer to Reykjavik imum.gm payment permitted after he appeared reluctant to to go to nonsterling areas fronrinlav heeansp the 12S nnn Britain. I offered by the Icelandic Chess office declined to Federation was not enough.

Slater's Quiz Keeps You Scoring High On News Each week, the Advertiser provides you with an interesting challenge. It asks you to find how well you can score in remembering the major news events of the week. Why not. take up this challenge' by trying today's News Quiz? Let it become a regular habit to help you keep on top of the news. It's found today on Page 17, with answers on Page 18.

The News Quiz is one of the VEC Instructional Materials that are sponsored by The Advertiser as part of its Living Textbook Program for participating area schools. program of the university with support not provided by stata appropriations and grants. Two new members of tha Foundation board of directors who will serve for the next four years are Haskell Walker and Herbert Abdalla, both of Lafayette. Other Members Other members of the USL foundation are: Henry Busch, Richard D'Aquin, Charles R. Doran, J.

Winston Fontenot, M. Eloi Girard, Mrs. Leo Kahn, Sidney C. Ory, A.E. Faulk, Dr.

Denbo Montgomery. Walter W. Schroeder. Roy Bresux, WW. Goodson, and Mrs.

Paul Kurx-(Continued On Page Col. 4) Joseph Onebane. attorney and alumnus of the University of Southwestern Iouisiana, was elected president of the USL Foundation, yesterday, at a meeting of the boar! of direr tors. He succeeds Herbert Heymann, who has served as president for the past three years. Other elected officers are: Forrest K.

(Dick), Dowty, first vice president; Granvel Salmon, second vice president; Mrs. John Love, secretary; and Billy Bolton, treasurer. Enriches Program The USL Foundation is a nonprofit organization that encourages aid from individuals and businesses to enrich the Century Club Seeking More Members The University of Souht-western Louisiana Century Club is shooting for a membership of 500 during the month of July. The Century Club membership went over the 400 mark for the first time last year and president J.Y. Foreman is trying to attract 100 new members this month.

A membership application is being run in today's sports section on Page 47. For more inforation you can call 235 5206. challenger galloped his bishop down a long black diagonal to; snatch an unprotected pawn Spassky had offered. A few moves later the bishop was trapped and lost in exchange for two pawns. U.S.

grandmaster Robert! Byrne said it was a blunder! and commented, "Fischer is going to have trouble making draw. I (ion't see how Spassky can lose." Analyzing the game for The Associate.) Press, international grandmaster Isaac Kashdan (Continued On Page 2, Col. 3) NEWS BRIEFS secretary of the metropolitan jtribual which acts as the mar-i riage court, said that hopefully something like that announced in Baton Rouge "will eventual-I ly be approved for his arch-1 diocese. iers Flies Back Rogi we he personally thought have had it by now. would said.

I Hp said the change does not involve matter of faith or morals, but involves church law. IN SOUTH VIETNAM Tank-Led Forces Block Campaign ROME (AP) Secretary of State William P. Rogers flew back to Washington by special plane today after a nine-nation tour in Asia and Europe for talks with government officials. French Visit Reported PARIS (AP) Communist China's foreign minister. Chi Peng-fei will visit France probably before the end of the year.

Foreign Minister Maurice Schumann told the French Cabinet today. Schumann returned earlier in the day from Peking. Tribal Violence Quelled BEIRUT. Lebanon (AP) Troops and planes were used in northern Iraq last week to help quell an outbreak of tribal violence that threatened to renew full-scale hostilities between the Kurds and the Iraqi government, the Beirut newspaper An Nahar said today. Malpractice Suit Filed SACREMENTO.

Calif. (AP) A mother has filed a $125,000 malpractice suit against four doctors she said incorrectly diagnosed her condition and operated on her for gallstones when instead she was pregnant with a 15th child. By the time the pregnancy was discovered, it was too late to terminate it legally, the suit said. Population Increase Seen BATON ROUGE. La.

(AP) A Louisiana State University study released today forecasts a 500.000 population increase in the state by 1985. The study also predicted, however, that Louisiana's largest city. New Orleans, will experience a 5.822 population decrease over the same period. SAIGON (AP) Heavy fight-1 for the Saigon command, said Three U.S. Marine helicopters ing was reported on rnree siues.mai reports rrom ine ironi in- nying in me sown Vietnamese of Quang Tri City today andjdicated no South Vietnamese were shot down and two Ameri- tank-led enemy forces blocked troops now were inside the city can crew men were wounded, for the sixth straight day a gov- The Saigon command report- Recapture Base ernment drive on the provincial ed 238 enemy troops were killed tn another development, mili- capital.

and nine tanks were destroyed tarv officials at Hue reported The U.S. Command disclosed two days of fighting north, Solltn Vietnamese tioops tbit a laser-guided bomo on east and soutn of yuang in. Tuifday breached the wall of The command reported South th Citadel, the stronghold the Vietnamese losses as 31 killed enemy holds in the heart of the and 93 wounded. Most of tne city. This opened the way for government casualties were re- an eventual South Vietnamese ported in the helicopter landing recaptured Fire Base Check-tte, 12 miles southwest of tMl city.

It was the fourth time in' two weeks that the strategic outpo' has changed hands. Checkmate is atop a 1.000-foot promotory overlooking Fire Base Bastogne and Route (Continued On Page 2. Col. 2) are Dick Dowty, first vice president; Billy Bolton, treasurer; Mrs. John Love, secretary; and (not shown) Granvel Salmon, second vica president L.

Moore, executive director of the Foundation. at right. USL FOUNDATION Joe Onebane. left. was elected president of the board of directors of the University of Southwestern Louisiana Foundation yesterday, at the annual meeting held at the Art Center for South western La.

Other elected officers, from left. push into the Citadel. of several hundred South Viet- No Troops namese marines a mile no-lh U. Usl Do Vt, a spokesman of Quang Tri on Tuesday..

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